Fenton & Seymour Families, West Bromwich
Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 11:55 am
I have progressed with the usual stumbling blocks and occasional brick walls with my family history, however I would be grateful if anyone had any additional information regarding the Fenton family who seen to have resided at different numbers at Overend Street, West Bromwich from at least the last quarter of the 18th century.
I have a number of marriage/ birth certificates which have helped confirm certain details but there are some anomalies. Any help would be truly appreciated
Secondly the Seymour branch of my family (my mother's side) is presenting several obstacles. My Grandfather (died 1944) has huge gaps in his history as it seems he spent some times in Barnardo's. His father I believe is William Arthur Seymour who may have been born in Newfoundland, Canada around 1864. I have posted details on a few Canadian genealogical forums but to no avail. Again, any help would be appreciated.
I have a number of CDs containing Parish Register information but cannot see as yet how these aid my research as they are just lists of names and therefore there is no reliable way in which I can connect the Fenton or indeed Seymour names with any of my family. Can someone tell me how Parish Register details can help and where I should go from here?
I have a number of marriage/ birth certificates which have helped confirm certain details but there are some anomalies. Any help would be truly appreciated
Secondly the Seymour branch of my family (my mother's side) is presenting several obstacles. My Grandfather (died 1944) has huge gaps in his history as it seems he spent some times in Barnardo's. His father I believe is William Arthur Seymour who may have been born in Newfoundland, Canada around 1864. I have posted details on a few Canadian genealogical forums but to no avail. Again, any help would be appreciated.
I have a number of CDs containing Parish Register information but cannot see as yet how these aid my research as they are just lists of names and therefore there is no reliable way in which I can connect the Fenton or indeed Seymour names with any of my family. Can someone tell me how Parish Register details can help and where I should go from here?
